Healthcare Homes
The Malthouse Care Home
Care home in Gillingham, Dorset
Operated by Healthcare Homes
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
The Malthouse Care Home, operated by Healthcare Homes in Gillingham, Dorset, provides residential and nursing care for up to 34 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness to residents' needs.
The home offers permanent and respite care, supporting residents with ongoing medical and personal care needs in a residential setting.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 October 2022 · Last inspected 26 September 2022
Inspectors found The Malthouse Care Home, which can house 34 people and had 30 living there at the time, delivering safe, well-managed everyday care. Risk assessments were personalised and reviewed regularly, medicines were handled safely by trained staff, and staffing numbers had recently gone up, with help arriving promptly. The home was described as friendly and supportive, with approachable managers and a culture that staff and families spoke well of.
- Risk assessments are personalised and regularly reviewed to reduce risks around mobility, eating and skin health
- Medicines are managed safely and given on time by staff with the right training and competency checks
- Staffing levels were increased recently and inspectors saw people receiving support in a timely way
- Accidents and incidents are analysed for patterns, and lessons are shared within the home and with sister homes
- Staff gave mixed feedback about how well the provider recognises their work, and this was raised with the provider for follow-up
- A staff survey was still underway at the time of the inspection
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 950 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
746 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Dorset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,126 |
| 2025 | £1,156 |
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Malthouse Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 17.3 miles away. The local GP practice is GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gillingham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Mere and District Day Centre
The Mere and District Day Centre is an independent charity which provides a safe and caring place for older people to meet on Mondays and Fridays throughout the year. They enjoy a range of…
Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset
Derived from a charity founded in 1938, Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset has operated since 1991, becoming a CIO (1162034) in June 2015.It aims to promote the well-being of all…
Part of Healthcare Homes
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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